Letting the dogs pee outside is an okay idea

Have you seen soiled carpet from pets before? Let me share my personal winner from an inspection a long while ago. Carpet like this certainly lowers property value, but it’s also indicative that the pets surely rule the roost. The stains from urine and feces were dramatic throughout the house. The smell surprisingly was not all that bad, but I did feel nauseous afterward and took a shower when I got home. An investor purchased this ten-year old 3000 square foot home, cleaned things up, patched landscaping and installed some minor upgrades to re-list it nearly 20% above its previous selling price as a short sale in need of some love.

I’m dry heaving … Michael Reed, you crack me up. My mind now needs brain bleach from these images. Makes you want to burn your shoes after walking through that … no joke about a shower after that doozie.

We live way up north(ok 120miles up) and I have been reading your blog since last year. This picture has been burned in my memory since last year. It’s a cautionary tale to pet owners! When I read your post today I just knew it was going to link back to this picture! Wonderful blog by the way.

Thanks so much for reading, Elisha. I really appreciate that. It looks like we think alike. A post like the one today just had to link back to this one. It’s too good of an example. I agree with you. Pet owners, please listen. I suppose I should apologize though for burning a photo like this in your mind. 🙂

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